Pricing and Conditions
| Adult | $150.00 |
| Child (12 year(s) and under) |
$75.00 |
Courting Kōtuku at New Zealand's only White Heron nesting site, Waitangiroto Nature Reserve - Whataroa, West Coast.
Adult Kōtuku with chicks begging at the White Heron Sanctuary, Waitangiroto Nature Reserve - Whataroa, South Westland.
Early season activity at the White Heron breeding ground, Waitangiroto Nature Reserve - Whataroa, West Coast, South Island.
Kōtuku chicks experiencing the Waitangiroto River below their nests at NZ's only White Heron breeding ground - Whataroa, West Coast.
Learn about the important Predator Control work we do in and around the Kōtuku nesting site - Waitangiroto Nature Reserve - Whataroa.
Kōtuku, White Heron family at New Zealand's only White Heron nesting site and breeding ground - Waitangiroto Nature Reserve - Whataroa
'Spoonville' - Nesting Royal Spoonbill at the White Heron nesting site - Whataroa, West Coast, South Island
White Heron adult feeding its big chicks - White Heron Sanctuary Tours, Whataroa, West Coast, South Island
Explore the seasonal wonders of the lush rainforest with its magic reflections and diverse native trees, ferns, orchids, fungi and birdlife.
Kōtuku in full breeding plumage displaying its fine lacey feathers - White Heron Sanctuary Tours, Whataroa, South Island
64 Main Road, Whataroa, New Zealand.
Witness the extraordinary sight of the rare & revered Kōtuku (White Heron) & observe behaviour unique to their only nesting site in the protected Waitangiroto Nature Reserve, surrounded by ancient rainforest, a one-of-a-kind New Zealand experience.
Witness the extraordinary sight of the rare & revered Kōtuku (White Heron) & observe behaviour unique to their only nesting site in the protected Waitangiroto Nature Reserve, surrounded by ancient rainforest, a one-of-a-kind New Zealand experience.
Courting Kōtuku at New Zealand's only White Heron nesting site, Waitangiroto Nature Reserve - Whataroa, West Coast.
Adult Kōtuku with chicks begging at the White Heron Sanctuary, Waitangiroto Nature Reserve - Whataroa, South Westland.
Early season activity at the White Heron breeding ground, Waitangiroto Nature Reserve - Whataroa, West Coast, South Island.
Kōtuku chicks experiencing the Waitangiroto River below their nests at NZ's only White Heron breeding ground - Whataroa, West Coast.
Learn about the important Predator Control work we do in and around the Kōtuku nesting site - Waitangiroto Nature Reserve - Whataroa.
Kōtuku, White Heron family at New Zealand's only White Heron nesting site and breeding ground - Waitangiroto Nature Reserve - Whataroa
'Spoonville' - Nesting Royal Spoonbill at the White Heron nesting site - Whataroa, West Coast, South Island
White Heron adult feeding its big chicks - White Heron Sanctuary Tours, Whataroa, West Coast, South Island
Explore the seasonal wonders of the lush rainforest with its magic reflections and diverse native trees, ferns, orchids, fungi and birdlife.
Kōtuku in full breeding plumage displaying its fine lacey feathers - White Heron Sanctuary Tours, Whataroa, South Island
| Adult | $150.00 |
| Child (12 year(s) and under) |
$75.00 |
Youth Rate - Ages 13-17 years - $100 (All rates include a Department of Conservation entry permit fee).
Daily Tour Times: 9:00am | 12:00pm | 3:00pm (Bookings are strongly recommended) Duration: 2.5 hours return to Whataroa. Rates (incl. GST & DOC entry permit): Adult 18+ years: $150 | Youth 13-17 years: $100 | Child 3-12 years: $75. Low-impact, small, personalised groups. NZ family-owned and operated. Friendly, experienced local guides. Suitable for all ages; mobility assistance available. Operates rain or shine; quality wet weather gear provided. Private and large group tour options available.
A valid credit card is required to secure bookings. Credit card details will be held without charge pending visitor arrival. There will be no charge to the credit card provided we receive 24 hours’ notice of cancellation of the tour booking. In the event of a late cancellation or non-arrival, a charge equivalent to the full tour cost may be charged to the credit card. If you need to amend your tour reservation due to weather or other reasons, we will do our best to accommodate your request.
Our exclusive-access 2.5-hour White Heron Tour begins with a scenic minivan journey through private farmland and wetlands to the DOC-protected Waitangiroto Nature Reserve. An easy 800-metre guided nature walk through ancient Kahikatea rainforest leads to a covered, elevated viewing hide, where visitors can observe the rare Kōtuku, or White Heron, interacting and nesting in the wild. Learn about their nesting habits, deep cultural significance and conservation story. Visitors can also view nesting Royal Spoonbill and Little Shag, along with other native birdlife during the tour. As the original and only permitted operator, White Heron Sanctuary Tours has almost 40 years’ experience sharing the magic of the Kōtuku with visitors worldwide.
64 Main Road, Whataroa, New Zealand.
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